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Chromium

The Weight Loss / Blood Sugar Mineral

UltraChrome For Weight Loss And Blood Sugar ControlChromium is an important mineral in glucose (blood sugar) regulation and energy production. Deficiencies of Chromium are associated with:

  • diabetes
  • hypoglycemia
  • elevated cholesterol
  • elevated triglycerides
  • overweight and obesity

Dietary sources of Chromium include: brewer’s yeast, liver, whole wheat, wheat bran, rye, potato.

Chromium is considered nontoxic at therapeutic levels.

Suggested adult dose range: 200-600 mcg per day.

Ultrachrome

The Wellness Club offers a superior form of Chromium (4-oxopyridine, 2,6-dicarboxylate) that has the greatest effect on adipose (fat) tissue and insulin levels. It is three times more potent than chromium picolonate.

Each (one) Ultrachrome capsule contains: 200 or 500 mcg

NOT AVAILABLE – Ultrachrome 200 Product # 842 (60 – 200 mcg Capsules)$7.75

NOT AVAILABLE – Ultrachrome 500 Product # 843 (60 – 500 mcg Capsules) $11.25

Comprehensive Health Appraisal Form

HEALTH APPRAISAL – COMPREHENSIVE

NAME _____________________________________________________ DATE _________________

CIRCLE the number which best describes the frequency of your symptoms. If you do not know the answer to the question, leave it blank. When you are finished, please add the number of points in each section and enter the number in the Total Points box. The points for YES is the number inside the parenthesis ( ).

(0) never or rarely     (1) twice a week or less    (2) Three to six times a week     (3) daily

PART I

Section A

1.  Indigestion 0 1 2 3 2.  Excessive belching, burping and/or bloating 0 1 2 3 3.  Gas immediately following a meal 0 1 2 3 4.  Sense of fullness during and after meals 0 1 2 3 5.  Poor appetite, disinterest in food 0 1 2 3 6.  Offensive breath 0 1 2 3 7.  Bad taste in mouth 0 1 2 3 8.  Partial loss of taste of smell 0 1 2 3 9.  Difficult bowel movements 0 1 2 3 10.  Difficulty swallowing 0 1 2 3 11.  Unintentional weight loss N     Y(5) 12.  History of anemia, unresponsive to iron N     Y(5) 13.  Vegetarian (no eggs, dairy) N     Y(3) 14.  Picky eater N     Y(3) 15.  Spoon shaped nails N     Y(3) 16.  Sores in corner of mouth N     Y(3) 17.  Smooth tongue N     Y(3)   Total Points __________

Section C

1.  Stomach pain, burning, aching 1-4 hrs. after eating 0 1 2 3 2.  Feeling hungry an hour or two after eating 0 1 2 3 3.  Strong emotions, thought, smell of food aggravates stomach 0 1 2 3 4.  Heartburn, especially when lying down or bending forward 0 1 2 3 5.  Heartburn due to spicy and fatty foods, chocolate, peppers, citrus, alcohol, caffeine 0 1 2 3 6.  Difficulty or pain when swallowing 0 1 2 3 7.  Chest pain, difficulty breathing, lung infections 0 1 2 3 8.  Constipation, difficult bowel movements 0 1 2 3 9.  Black, lorry stool 0 1 2 3 10.  Unexplained weight gain N     Y(5) 11.  Temporary relief from antacids, carbonated beverages, cream/milk/food N     Y(5) 12.  Digestive problems subside with rest and relaxation N     Y(5)   Total Points __________

Section B

1.  Indigestion and fullness lasts 2-4 hours after eating 0 1 2 3 2.  Pain, tenderness, soreness on left side under rib cage 0 1 2 3 3.  Bloated 0 1 2 3 4.  Excessive passage of gas 0 1 2 3 5.  Abdominal cramps, aches 0 1 2 3 6.  Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 7.  Dry, flaky skin, dry brittle hair 0 1 2 3 8.  Difficulty gaining weight 0 1 2 3 9.  Weakness and fatigue 0 1 2 3 10.  Specific foods/beverages aggravate indigestion 0 1 2 3 11.  Roughage and fiber causes constipation 0 1 2 3 12.  Three or more large bowel movements daily 0 1 2 3 13.  Alternating constipation and diarrhea 0 1 2 3 14.  Stool poorly formed 0 1 2 3 15.  Stool – undigested food 0 1 2 3 16.  Stool – greasy, shiny 0 1 2 3 17.  Stool yellowish, foul smelling 0 1 2 3 18.  Mucus in stool 0 1 2 3 19.  Black stool 0 1 2 3 20.  Rectal spasms 0 1 2 3 21.  Dark urine 0 1 2 3 22.  Bone and back pain 0 1 2 3 23.  Pounding heart 0 1 2 3 24.  Iron deficiency anemia 0 1 2 3   Total Points __________

Section D

1.  Lower abdominal pain, cramping and/or spasms 0 1 2 3 2.  Lower abdominal pain relief by passing stool or gas 0 1 2 3 3.  Raw fruits, vegetables and stress aggravate bowel pain 0 1 2 3 4.  Diarrhea (loose watery stool) 0 1 2 3 5.  More than three bowel movements daily 0 1 2 3 6.  Excessive gas and bloating 0 1 2 3 7.  Painful, difficult, straining during bowel movements 0 1 2 3 8.  Hard, dry or small stool 0 1 2 3 9.  Extremely narrow stools, thin stool 0 1 2 3 10.  Alternating diarrhea / constipation 0 1 2 3 11.  Mucus and pus in stool 0 1 2 3 12.  Feeling that bowels do not empty completely 0 1 2 3 13.  Rectal pain or cramps 0 1 2 3 14.  Bright red blood following bowel movement 0 1 2 3 15.  Anal itching 0 1 2 3 16.  Irritable, moody 0 1 2 3 17.  Rash under breast, armpit, around navel or groin area N     Y(5) 18.  Feel ill in damp, moldy settings or rainy weather N     Y(3)   Total Points __________   PART II

Section A

1.  Moderate to severe pain under right side of rib cage 0 1 2 3 2.  Abdominal pain worse with deep breathing 0 1 2 3 3.  Bitter fluid repeats after eating 0 1 2 3 4.  Bloated, full feeling 0 1 2 3 5.  Belching, heartburn, gas 0 1 2 3 6.  Fatty foods cause indigestion 0 1 2 3 7.  Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 8.  Feel restless, agitated, angry 0 1 2 3 9.  Unexplained itchy skin worse at night 0 1 2 3 10.  Yellowish cast to skin, eyes 0 1 2 3 11.  Stool color alternates from clay colored to normal brown 0 1 2 3 12.  General feeling of poor health 0 1 2 3 13.  Fatigue, weakness, exhaustion 0 1 2 3 14.  Unable to concentrate, irritable, confused 0 1 2 3 15.  Aching muscles 0 1 2 3 16.  Trembling hands 0 1 2 3 17.  Weight gain due to water retention 0 1 2 3 18.  Swollen feet and or legs 0 1 2 3 19.  Bleeding tendencies in gums, nose 0 1 2 3 20.  Loss of chest and armpit hair 0 1 2 3 21.  Reddened skin, especially palms 0 1 2 3 22.  Dark urine, diminished flow 0 1 2 3 23.  Dry, flaky skin and/or hair N     Y(3) 24.  Loss of appetite and weight N     Y(3) 25.  Easy bruising N     Y(3) 26.  Thinning of pubic hair N     Y(3) 27.  Feeling of extreme dryness N     Y(3) 28.  Loss of skin elasticity N     Y(3)   Total Points __________

Section B

1.  Tired, sluggish 0 1 2 3 2.  Feel cold, hands, feet, all over 0 1 2 3 3.  Tight sensation in neck 0 1 2 3 4.  Difficult, infrequent bowel movements 0 1 2 3 5.  Dryness, discoloration skin, hair 0 1 2 3 6.  Thick, brittle nails 0 1 2 3 7.  Puffy face, hands and feet 0 1 2 3 8.  Swollen upper eyelids 0 1 2 3 9.  Eyeballs move involuntarily 0 1 2 3 10.  Muscles weak, cramp, and/or tremble 0 1 2 3 11.  Slow mental processes, forgetfulness 0 1 2 3 12.  Slow heart beats 0 1 2 3 13.  Abdominal swelling 0 1 2 3 14.  Unsteady gait, movements 0 1 2 3 15.  Lack of interest in sex 0 1 2 3 16.  Weight gain easily N     Y(5) 17.  Swelling of the neck N     Y(5) 18.  Outer third of eyebrow thins N     Y(3) 19.  Thinning hair on scalp, face and genitals N     Y(3) 20.  Loss of appetite N     Y(3) 21.  Premenstrual tension N     Y(3) 22.  Infertility N     Y(3) 23.  Excessive menstrual bleeding N     Y(3) 24.  Absence of periods N     Y(3)   Total Points __________   PART III

Section A

1.  Progressive, mild fatigue after exertion or stress 0 1 2 3 2.  General weakness 0 1 2 3 3.  Blurred vision, dizzy when rising 0 1 2 3 4.  Depression 0 1 2 3 5.  Rapid mood swings 0 1 2 3 6.  Irritable 0 1 2 3 7.  Dark circles under the eyes 0 1 2 3 8.  Abdominal pain, indigestion 0 1 2 3 9.  Bouts of nausea, vomiting 0 1 2 3 10.  Diarrhea or constipation 0 1 2 3 11.  Blotchy skin (white patches) 0 1 2 3 12.  Craving for salty foods 0 1 2 3 13.  Decreased appetites N     Y(3) 14.  Gradual weight loss N     Y(3) 15.  Tan skin, no sun N     Y(3) 16.  Gradual loss of body hair N     Y(3) 17.  Black freckles on upper forehead, face, neck N     Y(3) 18.  Sensitive to minor changes in weather and surroundings N     Y(3)   Total Points __________

Section B

1.  Catch colds easily 0 1 2 3 2.  Infections – eye, ears, nose throat, lungs, skin 0 1 2 3 3.  Diarrhea 0 1 2 3 4.  Puffy face 0 1 2 3 5.  Dark areas on cheeks, under eyes 0 1 2 3 6.  Difficulty seeing at night 0 1 2 3 7.  Eyes tear, burn, discharge 0 1 2 3 8.  Ears, continuously drain 0 1 2 3 9.  Nasal congestion or discharge thick, yellow, green 0 1 2 3 10.  Sore throat or post-nasal drip 0 1 2 3 11.  Cough with mucus 0 1 2 3 12.  Inflamed or bleeding gums 0 1 2 3 13.  Cold sores, fever blisters 0 1 2 3 14.  Gums swelling, bleeding 0 1 2 3 15.  Unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds in last three months N     Y(3) 16.  Lack of appetite N     Y(3)

Section B (continued)

17.  Nail discolorations N     Y(3) 18.  Bumpy skin on back or arms N     Y(3) 19.  Wounds heal slowly N     Y(3) 20.  Hair is easily plucked out or falls out, grows slow N     Y(3) 21.  Lips are red and swollen N     Y(3) 22.  Tongue is red, swollen, raw looking N     Y(3) 23.  Impaired taste and smell N     Y(3) 24.  Neck, armpit groin swelling N     Y(5)   Total Points __________

Section C

1.  Muscles fatigue quickly 0 1 2 3 2.  Moody, irritable, tired 0 1 2 3 3.  Severe fatigue 0 1 2 3 4.  Severe joint pain, redness, swelling 0 1 2 3 5.  Chronic pain, stiffness througout body 0 1 2 3 6.  Migraine headaches 0 1 2 3 7.  Specific food(s) worsen pain, inflamation, stiffness 0 1 2 3 8.  Sensitive to light (skin or ees) 0 1 2 3 9.  Dark circles under eyes 0 1 2 3 10.  Swollen-looking face or body 0 1 2 3 11.  Localized or general itching – eyes, ears, throat, nose, skin 0 1 2 3 12.  Clear, wattery discharge from nose, eyes 0 1 2 3 13.  Extreme dryness of eyes, nasal passages, mouth 0 1 2 3 14.  Sneezing 0 1 2 3 15.  Cough or wheezing 0 1 2 3 16.  Moldy, damp environments trigger sickness 0 1 2 3 17.  Post nasal drip with certain foods 0 1 2 3 18.  Heart palpitations after eating certain foods 0 1 2 3 19.  Weight loss, muscle weakness N     Y(3) 20.  Scalp hair falls out easily in clumps N     Y(3) 21.  Hair loss, entire body N     Y(5) 22.  Easy bruising N     Y(3) 23.  Nails -loosened, pitted, discolored N     Y(3)   Total Points __________   PART IV

Section A

1.  Sense of being overly tired 0 1 2 3 2.  Prolonged recovery after exercise 0 1 2 3 3.  Coldness especially in hands and feet 0 1 2 3 4.  Difficulty breathing on exertion, palpitations 0 1 2 3 5.  Headache, dizziness, spots before eyes 0 1 2 3 6.  Irritable 0 1 2 3 7.  Forgetful, poor concentration 0 1 2 3 8.  Mild yellowing of eyes or skin 0 1 2 3 9.  Ringing in ears 0 1 2 3 10.  Susceptible to infections 0 1 2 3 11.  Jaundice and dark urine 0 1 2 3 12.  Black stool (no iron supplements) 0 1 2 3 13.  Unusual cravings for clay, dirt, ice 0 1 2 3 14.  Fingernails are flattened, spoon shaped, brittle, thin 0 1 2 3 15.  White patches on skin N     Y(5) 16.  Pale lips, gums, eyelids, nail beds N     Y(3) 17.  Red, sore tongue N     Y(3) 18.  Mouth, throat, rectum ulcers N     Y(3) 19.  Unusual bruising N     Y(3) 20.  Spontaneous bleeding – nose, mouth, gums, rectum or vagina N     Y(3) 21.  Small red dots under the skin N     Y(5) 22.  Sores in the corner of mouth N     Y(3) 23.  Smooth tongue N     Y(3)   Total Points __________

Section B

1.  Nosebleeds 0 1 2 3 2.  Headache, typically in morning 0 1 2 3 3.  Weakness, fatigue, nervous 0 1 2 3 4.  Ringing in ears 0 1 2 3 5.  Dizziness, drowsiness 0 1 2 3 6.  Blushing – no apparent cause 0 1 2 3 7.  Numbness, tingling in hands and feet 0 1 2 3 8.  Blurred vision 0 1 2 3   Total Points __________

Section C

1.  Feel jittery 0 1 2 3 2.  Heartburn that moves to neck, jaws, left shoulder and arm 0 1 2 3 3.  First effort of the day causes pain around chest 0 1 2 3 4.  Dizziness 0 1 2 3 5.  Choking, smothering sensation 0 1 2 3 6.  Exhaust with minor exertion 0 1 2 3

Section C (continued)

7.  Heart pounds easily 0 1 2 3 8.  Heavy sweating (no exertion) 0 1 2 3 9.  Mild or severe chest pain 0 1 2 3 10.  Difficulty catching breath especially during exercise 0 1 2 3 11.  Wheezing or dry cough 0 1 2 3 12.  Heart palpitations – slow, rapid or irregular 0 1 2 3 13.  Swelling in feet, ankle, legs comes and goes 0 1 2 3 14.  Veins on neck are prominent 0 1 2 3   Total Points __________

Section D

1.  Fluid retention 0 1 2 3 2.  Numbness, tingling, prickling sensation in hands, feet 0 1 2 3 3.  Muscle pain in the calves or thighs when walking 0 1 2 3 4.  Muscle pain at rest 0 1 2 3 5.  Cold feet 0 1 2 3 6.  Headaches 0 1 2 3 7.  Dizziness, everything spins 0 1 2 3 8.  Poor concentration 0 1 2 3 9.  Slurred speech 0 1 2 3 10.  Ringing in ears 0 1 2 3 11.  Brief moments of hearing loss 0 1 2 3 12.  Nausea comes and goes quickly 0 1 2 3 13.  Falling without known cause 0 1 2 3 14.  Brief difficulty swallowing 0 1 2 3 15.  Brief difficulty speaking 0 1 2 3 16.  Stammering or twitching of tongue 0 1 2 3 17.  Double vision 0 1 2 3 18.  Difficulty understanding spoken or written word 0 1 2 3 19.  Brief loss of muscular coordination 0 1 2 3 20.  Inability to recognize persons or things that pass very quickly 0 1 2 3 21.  Inability to feel pain or temperature usually on one side that disappears quickly 0 1 2 3 22.  One leg or arm – shiny hairless skin N     Y(5) 23.  Discolored or blue toes N     Y(5) 24.  Open sores on feet and legs N     Y(5) 25.  Fingers and toes numb in response to cold weather even when protected. N     Y(5)   Total Points __________   PART V

Section A

Missing meals or fasting is associated with the following:

1.  Sudden anxiety associated with hunger 0 1 2 3 2.  Tingling sensation in hands 0 1 2 3 3.  Palpitations 0 1 2 3 4.  Feel shaker, jittery, tremors 0 1 2 3 5.  Weakness 0 1 2 3 6.  Profuse perspiration, clammy skin 0 1 2 3 7.  Nightmares 0 1 2 3 8.  Awoke from sleep restless 0 1 2 3 9.  Agitated, easily upset, nervous 0 1 2 3 10.  Poor memory, forgetful 0 1 2 3 11.  Confusion, disoriented 0 1 2 3 12.  Dizziness, feel faint 0 1 2 3 13.  Feeling cold, numbness 0 1 2 3 14.  Mild headache 0 1 2 3 15.  Blurred or double vision 0 1 2 3 16.  Lack of coordination 0 1 2 3   Total Points __________

Section B

1.  Excessive, frequent urination 0 1 2 3 2.  Increased thirst and appetite 0 1 2 3 3.  Blurred vision, failing eyesight 0 1 2 3 4.  Fatigue, drowsiness 0 1 2 3 5.  Crave sweets, but eating sweets does not relieve craving 0 1 2 3 6.  Feel hungry for air (can’t get enough) 0 1 2 3 7.  Breath smells sweet 0 1 2 3 8.  Depressed 0 1 2 3 9.  Tingling, numbness, prickling sensation in extremities 0 1 2 3 10.  Profuse sweating 0 1 2 3 11.  Dribble after voiding 0 1 2 3 12.  Impotency 0 1 2 3 13.  Dizziness when standing from sitting position 0 1 2 3 14.  Slurred speech 0 1 2 3 15.  Unintentional weight loss 0 1 2 3 16.  Reoccurring persistent infection bladder, skin, or gums 0 1 2 3 17.  Boils and leg sores 0 1 2 3 18.  Very slow wound healing 0 1 2 3 19.  Excessive weight gain 0 1 2 3   Total Points __________ PART VI

1.  Weakness and fatigue 0 1 2 3 2.  Chest discomfort, pain 0 1 2 3 3.  Sudden breathing difficulty 0 1 2 3 4.  Shortness of breath 0 1 2 3 5.  Shallow breathing 0 1 2 3 6.  Noisy rattling sounds when breathing in or out 0 1 2 3 7.  Cough – dry or moist 0 1 2 3 8.  Rapid heartbeats 0 1 2 3 9.  Excessive perspiration 0 1 2 3 10.  Anxiety, restlessness 0 1 2 3 11.  Consistent low-grade temperature (100-101°) 0 1 2 3 12.  Bluish nails and lips 0 1 2 3

13.  Post nasal drip 0 1 2 3 14.  Sputum – thick, clear, yellow 0 1 2 3 15.  Sputum – smells offensive 0 1 2 3 16.  Bloody sputum 0 1 2 3 17.  Bad breath 0 1 2 3 18.  Wheezing 0 1 2 3 19.  Loud snoring 0 1 2 3 20.  Sleepy during day 0 1 2 3 21.  Morning headache 0 1 2 3 22.  Difficulty concentrating 0 1 2 3 23.  Unexplained weight loss N     Y(3) 24.  Infections settle in lungs N     Y(3) 25.  Flu symptoms last longer than 5 days N     Y(3)   Total Points __________
PART VII

1.  Retain fluid throughout body 0 1 2 3 2.  Mild lower back pain 0 1 2 3 3.  Frequent urge to urinate, but only small amounts pass 0 1 2 3 4.  Interruption of urine stream 0 1 2 3 5.  Excessive urination 0 1 2 3 6.  Excessive urination at night 0 1 2 3 7.  Burning when urinating 0 1 2 3 8.  Frequent urination with urgency 0 1 2 3 9.  Rarely need to urinate 0 1 2 3 10.  Difficulty passing urine 0 1 2 3 11.  Dripping after urination 0 1 2 3

12.  Can’t hold urine 0 1 2 3 13.  Bloody, cloudy and/or darkened urine 0 1 2 3 14.  Strong smelling urine 0 1 2 3 15.  Joint and muscle pain 0 1 2 3 16.  Tingling in joints 0 1 2 3 17.  Dark circles under eyes 0 1 2 3 18.  Gray, blackish caste to skin 0 1 2 3 19.  Back or leg pains associated with dripping after urination N     Y(5) 20.  Poor skin elasticity, dryness N     Y(3)   Total Points __________   PART VIII (Men Only)

Section A

1.  Frequent or urgent need to urinate 0 1 2 3 2.  Delayed, weak, or interrupted urinary stream 0 1 2 3 3.  Pain or burning upon urination 0 1 2 3 4.  Urge to urinate several times a night 0 1 2 3 5.  Rose colored (bloody) urine 0 1 2 3 6.  Difficulty urinating 0 1 2 3 7.  A sense of bladder fullness 0 1 2 3 8.  Ejaculation causes pain 0 1 2 3 9.  Blood in the semen 0 1 2 3 10.  Lack of sex drive 0 1 2 3 11.  Impotency 0 1 2 3 12.  Pain or fatigue in the legs or back 0 1 2 3 13.  Dripping after urination 0 1 2 3 14.  Increased straining with small amounts of urine passed 0 1 2 3 15.  Anemia N     Y(3)   Total Points __________

Section B

1.  Itchy patches around inner thigh and groin 0 1 2 3 2.  Itching at night 0 1 2 3 3.  Painful testicles 0 1 2 3 4.  Difficulty attaining and/or maintaining an erection 0 1 2 3 5.  Low sexual drive 0 1 2 3 6.  Premature ejaculation 0 1 2 3 7.  Low energy level or stamina 0 1 2 3 8.  Inflammation of the head of penis N     Y(5) 9.  Genital and/or rectal rash or irritation N     Y(5) 10.  Distorted nail growth N     Y(3) 11.  Loss of pubic or armpit hair N     Y(3) 12.  Infertile N     Y(3) 13.  Low sperm count, low sperm motility N     Y(3) 14.  Unexplained weight gain N     Y(3) 15.  Testicles appear smaller N     Y(3) 16.  Development of breasts or nipple tenderness N     Y(3) 17.  Feeling of heaviness or hardness in testicle N     Y(3) 18.  Sparse beard or slow hair growth N     Y(3) 19.  Decreased body hair N     Y(3) 20.  Fine wrinkling in corner of mouth or around eyes N     Y(3)   Total Points __________   PART IX (Women Only)

Section A

1.  Insomnia 0 1 2 3 2.  Abdominal bloating 0 1 2 3 3.  Breast tenderness, swelling 0 1 2 3 4.  Breast lumps appear 0 1 2 3 5.  Heart palpitations 0 1 2 3 6.  Sweating and flushing 0 1 2 3 7.  Depressed, irritable, nervous 0 1 2 3 8.  Easy to anger, resentful 0 1 2 3 9.  Easily overwhelmed 0 1 2 3 10.  Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 11.  Diarrhea or constipation 0 1 2 3 12.  Headache 0 1 2 3 13.  Food cravings, binge eating 0 1 2 3 14.  Back pain 0 1 2 3 15.  Numbness, tingling in hands and feet 0 1 2 3 16.  Clumsiness 0 1 2 3 17.  Feeling hopeless, sad 0 1 2 3 18.  Weight gain, water N     Y(3) 19.  Suicidal N     Y(10)   Total Points __________

Section B

1.  Vaginal dryness, pain 0 1 2 3 2.  Painful intercourse 0 1 2 3 3.  Engorged breasts 0 1 2 3 4.  Milk production (not nursing) 0 1 2 3 5.  Disinterest in sex 0 1 2 3 6.  Blurred vision 0 1 2 3 7.  Headache 0 1 2 3 8.  Acne and/or oily skin 0 1 2 3 9.  Aggressive feelings 0 1 2 3 10.  Overwhelming urges for sexual intercourse 0 1 2 3 11.  Absence of menstrual flow for six or more months N     Y(20) 12.  Occasionally skip periods N     Y(5) 13.  Menstruation began after 16 years of age N     Y(3) 14.  Breasts shrinking N     Y(5) 15.  Thinning pubic and armpit hair N     Y(5) 16.  Unable to get pregnant N     Y(10) 17.  Miscarriage N     Y(3) 18.  Excess facial hair N     Y(5) 19.  Poor sense of smell N     Y(3) 20.  Monthly abdominal pain without bleeding N     Y(5)   Total Points __________

Section C

1.  Painful intercourse 0 1 2 3 2.  Menstrual type pain between menses 0 1 2 3 3.  Irregular time intervals between periods N     Y(5) 4.  Extended menses greater than 32 days N     Y(10) 5.  Shortened menses (less than every 24 days) N     Y(5) 6.  Vaginal bleeding between periods N     Y(10) 7.  Vaginal discharge between periods N     Y(5) 8.  Pain during periods is getting progressively worse N     Y(5)

Section C (continued)

9.  Pain, cramps 0 1 2 3 10.  Unusual fatigue, can’t work 0 1 2 3 11.  Irritable and depressed 0 1 2 3 12.  Constipation and/or diarrhea 0 1 2 3 13.  Lower abdominal pain, bloating 0 1 2 3 14.  Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 15.  Lower backache 0 1 2 3 16.  Pelvic and/or rectal pressure 0 1 2 3 17.  Urinary difficulties 0 1 2 3 18.  Frequent urination N     Y(5) 19.  Scanty blood flow N     Y(3) 20.  Heavy blood flow N     Y(3)   Total Points __________

Section D

1.  Lumps are painful, tender 0 1 2 3 2.  Clear, gray or yellow vaginal discharge 0 1 2 3 3.  Vaginal bleeding after sex or between periods 0 1 2 3 4.  Burning or itching of the external genitalia 0 1 2 3 5.  Urgent, painful urination 0 1 2 3 6.  Lower abdominal or back pain 0 1 2 3 7.  Heavy, watery and bloody vaginal discharge 0 1 2 3 8.  Heavy menstrual flow 0 1 2 3 9.  Pelvic cramps 0 1 2 3 10.  Thin, scant white vaginal discharge 0 1 2 3 11.  Greenish, yellow, or offensive discharge 0 1 2 3 12.  Cheesy white discharge 0 1 2 3 13.  Breast lumps or swelling N     Y(10) 14.  Lumps hurt just before period N     Y(5) 15.  Swelling under armpit N     Y(5) 16.  Change in breast size, shape N     Y(10) 17.  White or slightly bloody vaginal discharge, one week prior to period N     Y(10)   Total Points __________

Section E

1.  Insomnia 0 1 2 3 2.  Abdominal bloating 0 1 2 3 3.  Breast tenderness, swelling 0 1 2 3 4.  Breast lumps appear 0 1 2 3 5.  Heart palpitations 0 1 2 3 6.  Sweating and flushing 0 1 2 3 7.  Depressed, irritable, nervous 0 1 2 3 8.  Easy to anger, resentful 0 1 2 3 9.  Easily overwhelmed 0 1 2 3 10.  Nausea and/or vomiting 0 1 2 3 11.  Diarrhea or constipation 0 1 2 3 12.  Headache 0 1 2 3 13.  Food cravings, binge eating 0 1 2 3 14.  Back pain 0 1 2 3 15.  Numbness, tingling in hands and feet 0 1 2 3 16.  Clumsiness 0 1 2 3 17.  Feeling hopeless, sad 0 1 2 3 18.  Weight gain, water N     Y(3) 19.  Suicidal N     Y(10)   Total Points __________   PART X

Section A

1.  Generalized bone tenderness and achiness 0 1 2 3 2.  Localized bone pain 0 1 2 3 3.  Bone deformity or swelling 0 1 2 3 4.  Shins hurt during or after exercise 0 1 2 3 5.  Low back or hip pain 0 1 2 3 6.  Difficulty sitting straight 0 1 2 3 7.  Limp, walking difficulties 0 1 2 3 8.  Crunching or cracking sounds when moving joints 0 1 2 3 9.  Hands, feet, throat spasms or feel numb 0 1 2 3 10.  Joint pain and stiffness – especially spine, hips, knees 0 1 2 3 11.  Hearing loss, headaches, ringing in ears 0 1 2 3 12.  Cavities N     Y(5) 13.  Tooth loss due to gum disease N     Y(5) 14.  Established bone loss N     Y(10) 15.  Calcium deposits N     Y(5) 16.  Spinal curvature N     Y(10) 17.  Recent loss of height N     Y(10) 18.  Bow legs N     Y(5) 19.  Stooped posture N     Y(5) 20.  Hump at base of neck N     Y(5) 21.  Irregular patches of increased pigmentation N     Y(3) 22.  Unexplained bone fracture N     Y(10)   Total Points __________

Section B

1.  Muscle aches and pains 0 1 2 3 2.  Muscle stiffness, tension 0 1 2 3 3.  Specific points on body feel sore when presses 0 1 2 3 4.  Headaches 0 1 2 3 5.  Fatigue, tired, sluggish 0 1 2 3 6.  Difficulty sleeping 0 1 2 3 7.  Feel unrefreshed upon awakening 0 1 2 3 8.  Difficulty speaking, swallowing 0 1 2 3 9.  Muscles cramp or spasm 0 1 2 3 10.  Muscles twitch or tremble – eyelids, thumb, calf muscle 0 1 2 3 11.  Irresistible urge to move legs 0 1 2 3 12.  Legs move during sleep 0 1 2 3 13.  Unpleasant crawling sensation inside calves, while lying down 0 1 2 3 14.  Numbing, tingling sensation 0 1 2 3 15.  Excessive joint mobility 0 1 2 3 16.  Unable to fully straighten or extend legs and/or arms 0 1 2 3 17.  Upper or lower back pain 0 1 2 3 18.  Loss of muscle strength N     Y(3) 19.  Muscle loss, wasting N     Y(3)   Total Points __________

Section C

1.  Joint stiffness, soreness, swelling 0 1 2 3 2.  Red, swollen painful joints 0 1 2 3 3.  Joint stiffness improves when resting, worsens with movement 0 1 2 3 4.  Dry mouth 0 1 2 3 5.  Dry painful eyes 0 1 2 3 6.  Joint stiffness worsens with rest, improves with movement 0 1 2 3 7.  Cracking joints 0 1 2 3 8.  Limp 0 1 2 3 9.  Shooting, aching, tingling pain down the back of leg 0 1 2 3

Section C (continued)

10.  Joint pain involves one or a few joints 0 1 2 3 11.  Joints hurt when moving or carrying weight 0 1 2 3 12.  Limited range of motion 0 1 2 3 13.  Difficulty standing up from sitting position 0 1 2 3 14.  Walks slowly 0 1 2 3 15.  Headache 0 1 2 3 16.  Difficulty chewing food or opening mouth 0 1 2 3 17.  Intermittent pain, ache on one side of head spreading to cheek, temple, lower jaw, ear neck and shoulder 0 1 2 3 18.  Numbness, prickling, tingling sensation in the neck, shoulder and arms 0 1 2 3 19.  Injure, strain, sprain easily 0 1 2 3 20.  Discomfort or pain in neck, shoulder or arm 0 1 2 3 21.  Involuntary muscle spasms 0 1 2 3 22.  Deliberate movement with hands are difficult 0 1 2 3 23.  Red painless skin lumps on elbows, knees, toes, ear, nose, back of scalp N     Y(5) 24.  Knobby overgrowths on the joints closest to the fingertips N     Y(5) 25.  Muscle loss around inflamed joint N     Y(10) 26.  Double jointed N     Y(3) 27.  One leg shorter than the other N     Y(5)   Total Points __________

Section D Neurological

1.  Head feels heavy 0 1 2 3 2.  Light headedness/fainting 0 1 2 3 3.  Ringing/buzzing in ears 0 1 2 3 4.  Trembling hands 0 1 2 3 5.  Limbs feel too heavy to hold up 0 1 2 3 6.  Loss of feeling in hands and/or feet (toes) 0 1 2 3 7.  Tingling sensation followed by numbness, or pain begins in hands and feet and spreads toward the center of your body 0 1 2 3 8.  Unsteady gait, lose balance 0 1 2 3 9.  Muscles feel weak 0 1 2 3 10.  Weak grip with spasm and arm weakness 0 1 2 3 11.  Exhaustion on slightest effort 0 1 2 3 12.  Need for 10-12 hours sleep 0 1 2 3 13.  Muscular weakness begins in leg and moves upward 0 1 2 3 14.  Difficulty walking, moving around, handling small objects 0 1 2 3 15.  Nervous, anxious 0 1 2 3 16.  Convulsions 0 1 2 3 17.  Confused, forgetful 0 1 2 3 18.  Slowed or slurred speech 0 1 2 3 19.  Difficulty breathing 0 1 2 3 20.  Blurred vision 0 1 2 3 21.  Eyelids droop 0 1 2 3 22.  Impaired hearing, eyesight, sense of touch smell taste N     Y(10) 23.  Accident prone – trip, stumble, feel clumsy N     Y(5)   Total Points __________  Untitled Document

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICATIONS ARE YOU TAKING

[ ] Antacids
[ ] Cortisone/anti-inflammatory
[ ] Oral contraceptives
[ ] Antibiotic/antifungal
[ ] Heart medication
[ ] Radiation
[ ] Antidepressants
[ ] High blood pressure
[ ] Relaxant/sleeping pills
[ ] Anti-diabetic/insulin
[ ] Hormones
[ ] Thyroid medication
[ ] Asprin / Tylenol
[ ] Laxatives
[ ] Ulcer medication
[ ] Chemotherapy
[ ] Lithium

Other: _______________________________________________________________

Recreational drugs: _____________________________________________________


WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU EAT, DRINK, OR USE

[ ] Alcohol
[ ] Cigarettes
[ ] Fried foods
[ ] Candy
[ ] Coffee
[ ] Luncheon meats
[ ] Carbonated beverages
[ ] Distilled water
[ ] Margarine
[ ] Chew tobacco
[ ] Fast food restaurants
[ ] Saccharine (Sweet & Low)

Vitamins/minerals (please list): _________________________________________

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO YOU

[ ] Are under excessive stress
[ ] Do not exercise regularly
[ ] Salt food without tasting
[ ] Are exposed to chemicals at work
[ ] Are exposed to cigarette smoke
[ ] Diet often

LIST YOUR “TOP” HEALTH SYMPTOM COMPLAINTS:

1. _________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________________________

5. _________________________________________________________________

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER SYMPTOMS NOT COVERED IN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE?

____________________________________________________________________

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Chocolate Fiber Harmony

Fiber Harmony ChocolateA Tasty Heart-Healthy** Treat

  • Provides heart healthy soluble fiber**
  • Facilitates ease of elimination
  • Soothes and protects intestinal tract
  • Aids protein digestion & assimilation
  • Gluten free
  • Certified 100% organic

The benefits of psyllium with those of inulin, aloe vera leaf, and marshmallow root to provide you with a daily psyllium fiber formula that vitalizes and soothes the digestive tract, keeps your colon healthy and provides heart healthy** soluble fiber.

Psyllium husk powder is a bulk forming, natural dietary fiber which promotes good digestive health and regularity. Doctors recommend psyllium as a convenient way to increase intake of dietary fiber.

Inulin, a prebiotic, helps grow beneficial bacteria needed to maintain a healthy colon. Aloe vera helps promote digestive health by protecting the intestinal tract and aiding protein digestion and assimilation. Marshmallow root helps soothe the digestive system.

Great tasting, all organic Chocolate flavor Fiber Harmony – a safe, effective way to start and end your day.

Dr. Myatt recommends this product in many of her low-carb / ketogenic recipes.

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Chocolat Fiber Harmony Nutrition Facts Box** 7g of soluble fiber from psyllium seed husk/day when included as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. 3 servings per day of Fiber Harmony will provide you the recommended 7 grams.

Coconut Oil (Organic, Virgin)

This Oil Should Be in Your Kitchen AND Your Medicine Cabinet

Coconut Oil - A Healthy Oil Of Many UsesCoconut oil is a saturated fat, which means it doesn’t go rancid when heated or when stored for long periods of time.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) turn into unhealthy “trans fats” when heated, so although you need EFA’s for good health, you should NOT cook with them! Even olive oil, a polyunsaturated fat (PUFA)  should NOT be used for cooking. (Olive oil is NOT an essential fat).

Coconut oil and other saturated fats are heat-stable. For frying and deep-frying, coconut oil is one of the very best oils to use.

In addition to being heat-stable and great for cooking, coconut oil has the following health advantages:

  • Coconut oil contains lauric acid and other a medium-chain triglycerides (MCT’s) with powerful antimicrobial effects against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi / yeasts and protozoa. (1-7)
  • The MCT’s in coconut oil activate the immune system. (8,9)
  • Coconut oil’s MCT’s have proven anti-tumor effects. (10,11)
  • MCT’s in coconut oil aid weight loss three ways: by decreasing hunger, increasing fat-burning and increasing metabolism. (12-19)
  • Lowers cholesterol and improves blood fat levels. (20-22)

If you’ve heard bad things about saturated fats, you should know that it’s all nonsense – bogus B.S. promoted by the soy oil industry and Big Business. (Can you say “Proctor and Gamble”?) Read about the unjustified “bad press” that this miraculous oil has suffered here: Saturated Fat: Another Big, Fat Lie

We offer organic, virgin coconut oil, the finest quality available. Use coconut to cook, make pie crusts or anything that calls for “Crisco” (Crystallized Cottonseed Oil, a product not fit for human consumption).

Use Coconut Oil, two to four tablespoons per day as a food, substituted for whatever oils you currently cook with (except butter which is a true health food). Heck, you can even use coconut oil on your skin as a moisturizer, protectant and anti-microbial!

Coconut Oil (Organic, Virgin) 15 fl. ounces   $15.95

Please Note: Coconut oil is slippery stuff – and it may seep from it’s container during shipment. We have received reports of coconut oil seeping out of still-tightly-sealed jars! We double-bag this product and pack it carefully for shipping but we cannot be responsible for leakage during shipment – there will be no returns or refunds on this product.

References

1.) Antimicrobial activity of potassium hydroxide and lauric acid against microorganisms associated with poultry processing. J Food Prot. 2006 Jul;69(7):1611-5.
2.) In vitro activity of lauric acid or myristylamine in combination with six antimicrobial agents against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2006 Jan;27(1):51-7. Epub 2005 Nov 28.
3.) Susceptibility of Clostridium perfringens to C-C fatty acids.Lett Appl Microbiol. 2005;41(1):77-81.
4.) Effect of lauric acid and nisin-impregnated soy-based films on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes on turkey bologna. Poult Sci. 2002 May;81(5):721-6.
5.) Inhibition of bacterial foodborne pathogens by the lactoperoxidase system in combination with monolaurin. Int J Food Microbiol. 2002 Feb 25;73(1):1-9.
6.) Fatty acids and derivatives as antimicrobial agents. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1972 Jul;2(1):23-8.
7.) Susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori to bactericidal properties of medium-chain monoglycerides and free fatty acids. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1996 Feb;40(2):302-6.
8.) Saturated triglycerides and fatty acids activate neutrophils depending on carbon chain-length. Eur J Clin Invest. 2002 Apr;32(4):285-9.
9.) Immunonutrition–supplementary amino acids and fatty acids ameliorate immune deficiency in critically ill patients. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2001 Aug;386(5):369-76.
10.) Antitumor effect of medium-chain triglyceride and its influence on the self-defense system of the body. Cancer Detect Prev. 1998;22(3):219-24.
11.) Effects of calcitriol, seocalcitol, and medium-chain triglyceride on a canine transitional cell carcinoma cell line. Anticancer Res. 2005 Jul-Aug;25(4):2689-96.
12.) Value of VLCD supplementation with medium chain triglycerides.Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2001 Sep;25(9):1393-400.
13.) The thermic effect is greater for structured medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols versus long-chain triacylglycerols in healthy young women. Metabolism. 2001 Jan;50(1):125-30.
14.) Greater rise in fat oxidation with medium-chain triglyceride consumption relative to long-chain triglyceride is associated with lower initial body weight and greater loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2003 Dec;27(12):1565-71.
15.) Thermogenesis in humans during overfeeding with medium-chain triglycerides.Metabolism. 1989 Jul;38(7):641-8.
16.) Dietary medium-chain triacylglycerols suppress accumulation of body fat in a double-blind, controlled trial in healthy men and women.J Nutr. 2001 Nov;131(11):2853-9.
17.) Enhanced thermogenesis and diminished deposition of fat in response to overfeeding with diet containing medium chain triglyceride. Am J Clin Nutr. 1982 Apr;35(4):678-82.
18.) Medium-chain triglycerides increase energy expenditure and decrease adiposity in overweight men.Obes Res. 2003 Mar;11(3):395-402.
19.) Comparison of diet-induced thermogenesis of foods containing medium- versus long-chain triacylglycerols.J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2002 Dec;48(6):536-40.
20.) Effect of dietary medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT) on accumulation of body fat in healthy humans. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2003;12(2):151-60.
21.) Beneficial effects of virgin coconut oil on lipid parameters and in vitro LDL oxidation. Clin Biochem. 2004 Sep;37(9):830-5.
22.) Effect of medium-chain triglycerides on the postprandial triglyceride concentration in healthy men. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2003 Jan;67(1):46-53.

Dr. Dana Myatt’s Wellness Club

Naturopathic Medical Education Comparative Curricula

Comparing Curricula of Naturopathic Medical Schools and Conventional Medical Schools

Medical School:

National College of Naturopathic Medicine

Bastyr University – Naturpoathic Medicine

Yale University

Johns Hopkins

Medical College of Wisconsin

Status:

Federally and Regionally Accredited Naturopathic Medical School

Federally and Regionally Accredited Naturopathic Medical School

Federally and Regionally Accredited Conventional Medical School

Federally and Regionally Accredited Conventional Medical School

Federally and Regionally Accredited Conventional Medical School

Basic and Clinical Sciences: Anatomy, Cell biology, Physiology, Histology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Lab diagnosis, Neurosciences, Clinical physical diagnosis, Genetics, Pharmacognosy, Bio-statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, History and philosophy, Ethics, and other coursework

1548

1639

1420

1771

1363

Clerkships and Allopathic Therapeutics: including lecture and clinical instruction in Dermatology, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Medicine, Radiology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Neurology, Surgery, Ophthalmology, and clinical electives.

2244

1925

2891 (+ thesis)

3391

2311

Naturopathic Therapeutics: Including Botanical medicine, Homeopathy, Oriental medicine, Hydrotherapy, Naturopathic manipulative therapy, Ayurvedic medicine, Naturopathic Case Analysis/Management, Naturopathic Philosophy, Advanced Naturopathic Therapeutics.

588

633

0

0

0

Therapeutic Nutrition

144

132

0

0

0

Counseling

144

143

Included in psychiatry
(see above)

Included in psychiatry
(see above)

Included in psychiatry
(see above)

TOTAL HOURS OF TRAINING

4668

4472

4311 (+ thesis)

5162

3674

Sources: Curriculum Directory of the Association of American Medical Colleges

 

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Please Note:

Dr. Myatt and the team at The Wellness Club receive hundreds of emails and questions and requests for information every day. It is impossible to answer each one individually.

Please read through the information on our website first as most questions are answered here. If your question is not already answered on our website, and we feel it is of interest to our Wellness Club members and HealthBeat News readers, Dr. Myatt or Nurse Mark may answer it in our HealthBeat Newsletter – please be sure that you are subscribed!

Questions of a more specific nature or that relate to individual health circumstances often require more research and are dealt with on a priority basis when time permits – after Dr. Myatt’s private practice patients and our Wellness Club members have had their needs attended to.

If you feel that your question is especially important and you have not received a reply in a sufficiently timely manner please understand that we are not ignoring you – it is possible that your question goes beyond what we can answer for someone who is not a patient of Dr. Myatt.

If you wish to have your questions answered more quickly please consider booking a Brief Phone Consultation with Dr. Myatt.

Vitamin C

The Immune and Longevity Vitamin

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant. It plays a major role in many physical functions including:

  • collagen synthesis (tendon, ligament, cartilage and skin)
  • immune function
  • cardiovascular health
  • cancer prevention

Vitamin C is antiviral and antibacterial, but its most potent effect is to enhance immunity. It increases white blood cell activity, interferon production, and thymic hormone secretion. Levels of vitamin C are quickly depleted during infection.

The Wellness Club offers buffered Vitamin C in two convenient forms:

High-dose Vitamin C in the convenience of capsules

Our Vitamin C is specially buffered to reduce acidity.

This is an exclusive Vitamin C preparation of high potency, hypoallergenic, ultra pure, fully buffered (with calcium and magnesium) Vitamin C.

Each (one) Capsule contains:
Vitamin C  (ascorbic acid) – 1000 mg
Calcium (as calcium carbonate) – 20 mg
Magnesium (as magnesium carbonate) – 12 mg

Suggested dose: 1 capsule, 1-3 times per day, OR 1 capsule every 1-2 hours during acute illness, OR 1 capsule 3-4 times a day for accelerated vitamin C therapy.

Vitamin C Buffered Capsules (60 Capsules) $15.95

Also available for use when larger doses are required or for those who prefer to drink their vitamin C:

Buffered Vitamin C Crystals

Buffered Vitamin C Crystals Mixes Easily with Your Favorite Beverage

High potency buffered Vitamin C preparation in an effervescent, mineral-rich blend. Mixes easily in water or other beverages.

Each 1/4 teaspoon contains:
Vitamin C  – 1066 mg
Calcium (calcium ascorbate) – 117 mg

Suggested dose: 1/4 teaspoon, 1-3 times per day, OR 1/4 teaspoon every 1-2 hours during acute illness, OR 1/4 teaspoon 3-4 times a day for accelerated vitamin C therapy.

Buffered Vitamin C Crystals (8.8 ounces) $18.95

Dr. Dana Myatt

Dr. Dana Myatt is here to help you. Naturopathic Medical Doctor

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Dana Myatt, N.M.D., is a naturopathic medical doctor, medical educator, anti-aging and longevity specialist and author. She is Founder and Chief Medical Officer of The Wellness Club, a natural health education service and nutritional supplement company founded in 1994.

Dr. Myatt has seen a lot of “firsts” in her twenty-one year medical career.

She was the first naturopathic physician on staff at the A.R.E. Clinic, one of the country’s first and oldest holistic medical centers, where she did her Residency and later served as the Director of Medical Residencies, supervising the training of doctors, nurses and medical students in holistic healing techniques. She was also the first naturopathic doctor on staff at the Scottsdale Holistic Medical Group.

Dr. Myatt guest lectures nationwide at both medical and lay conferences. She has presented at Bastyr College, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Southwest College, Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, St. Mary Pia Cancer Center, and Eastern Virginia College of Medicine to name a few. Dr. Myatt was Professor of Holistic Health at Atlantic University where she developed the Holistic Health Correspondence Curriculum for the University.

Her book “A Physician’s Diary : Cured Cases With Edgar Cayce and Other Natural Remedies” was chosen as a sponsoring member benefit for the Association for Research and Enlightenment. Her forthcoming book, The Keto Zone Diet, will be the first book to explain the use of ketosis (a natural metabolic process) for fast fat loss and health restoration.

Dr. Myatt was one of the first physicians to practice “telemedicine” (medicine by telephone), back when “they” said it couldn’t be done. Her expertise in conventional, complementary and natural medicine is available by telephone for patients and their physicians world-wide through Consultations with Dr. Myatt

Some Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Myatt

Mark Ziemann – “Nurse Mark”

Nurse Mark Ziemann RNHolistic, Naturopathic Nurse

Graduate: Yarmouth Regional Hospital School Of Nursing 1983

CEO of Dr. Myatt’s Wellness Club

Member:

  • American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
  • The Institute for Integrative Medicine (IFIM)
  • Naturopaths International

Known to patients as “Nurse Mark,” he practiced conventional medical nursing for over twenty years and holistic, Naturopathic nursing since that time.

Nurse Mark is also a speaker, author, teacher and lecturer in the field of holistic health and medicine.

He served for six years in the Canadian Reserve Army as a Nursing Officer.

He is Canadian by birth and now proudly a Naturalized American Citizen.

He holds and maintains a FAA Private Pilot certificate.

Blood Tests Index

Preventive Medicine Blood Tests

Terms and Conditions:

1.) Locations: Testing is performed by Lab Corp, a nationally-certified medical laboratory. After receiving your requisition
form via email, you will go to a local Lab Corp lab to have your blood drawn. Click here to find the nearest Lab Corp facility near you.
You can pre-schedule your appointment at Labcorp at the above link so you will not have to wait.

2.) Testing is unavailable in some states. Due to state regulations, these tests are not available in California, New York, New Jersey or Rhode Island. Please do not order blood tests if you reside in these states; your money will be refunded and no tests will be ordered for you.

3.) Insurance: no insurance required or accepted. These are self-pay tests.

4.) Wellness Club Member Discounts. Members receive a 10% discount on all tests.
If you are not a Wellness Club member, you will be offered a membership opportunity at
checkout in order to qualify for special member pricing. Wellness Club member discounts
will be automatically calculated in your shopping cart.

Cardiovascular Risk Checklist

CBC – Complete Blood Count

Longevity Lab Profile

Opti-Plus Profile

Post-Menopausal Female Hormone Profile

Serum Ferritin

Thyroid – Dr. Myatt’s Screening Tests

Longevity Lab Profile

Includes HgA1C, TSH, hs-CRP, ferritin and vitamin D

Find full information and order here: Dr. Myatt’s Longevity Lab Profile

This Panel INCLUDES all tests of the Opti-Plus Profile

Dr. Myatt’s Cardiovascular Risk Checklist

From Dr. Myatt’s Medical White Paper on Cardiovascular Risk Factors:

“…As many as fifty percent of all first heart attacks are last heart attacks. Half of all people who have a heart attack die from “sudden cardiac death.” People with NO conventional risk factors are more likely to die “sudden death” from a first heart attack. Sudden cardiac death is the first and only sign of heart disease in this group…”

Dr. Myatt has been able to locate and provide a comprehensive Cardiac Risk Profile that includes both currently accepted Cardiac Risk Factors and the New Emerging Cardiac Risk Factors that she discusses in her Medical White Paper.

These “emerging Risk Factors” are the ones that your conventional doctor – even your conventional cardiologist – will not test for.

Sorry: this test is currently unavailable – check back soon!

CBC – Complete Blood Count

Used to evaluate status and function of many systems the Complete Blood Counts with differential and platelets includes:

  • Hematocrit,
  • hemoglobin,
  • mean corpuscular volume (MCV),
  • mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH),
  • mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC),
  • red cell distribution width (RDW),
  • percentage and absolute differential counts,
  • platelet count;
  • red cell count,
  • white blood cell count (WBC).

Full information and ordering here:  CBC – Complete Blood Count

Opti-Plus Profile (Chemistry Screen, CBC and Add-Ons)

This is the single best general test for annual health monitoring.
This profile includes:

I.) Chemistry screen:

  • Fasting Glucose (blood sugar)
  • Uric acid
  • BUN (blood urea nitrogen): Measures liver and kidney function
  • Creatinine: A test used to measure kidney function
  • BUN/Creatinine Ratio: For diagnosis of impaired renal function
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) – kidney function
  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Chloride
  • Calcium
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Phosphorus
  • Magnesium
  • Total Protein
  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Albumin/Globulin Ratio
  • Bilirubin: Evaluates kidney and liver function
  • Alkaline Phosphatase: Evaluation of liver and bone diseases
  • LDH (lactic dehydrogenase)
  • AST (SGOT): Evaluates liver function
  • ALT (SGPT): Evaluates liver function
  • GGT: Liver function
  • Iron (serum)

II.) Lipid Profile: Evaluates the risk for developing atherosclerosis (arterial plaque) and coronary heart disease.

  • Total Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • LDL Cholesterol
  • VLDL
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio

III.) Complete Blood Count with Differential and Platelet Count:

  • Red blood cell count
  • Hemoglobin
  • Hematocrit
  • Red blood cell indices
  • Mean corpuscular hemoglobin
  • Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
  • Red blood cell distribution
  • White blood cell count
  • Differential count
  • Platelet coun

IV.) Thyroid Function

  • TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormones)
  • T4 (total)
  • T3 Uptake

V.) Urinalysis – Diabetes, various forms of kidney disease, and chronic urinary tract infections can show in the urine even if they are not causing symptoms. This test includes urine chemistry and a microscopic evaluation of urine to screen for occult (“hidden” disease).

VI.) Additional Health Markers – Cardiac, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome.

  • Hemoglobin A1C — blood sugar control over a 2-3 month period. The “Gold standard” screen for diabetes, pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
  • CRP, High Sensitivity (sign of subtle inflammation). A factor in many diseases including heart disease.
  • Ferritin (storage iron). Higher levels are strongly associated with increased heart disease risk. Very low levels indicate iron deficiency anemia.
  • TIBC / % Saturation (Total Iron Binding Capacity) – Helps differentiate between various types of anemia and to diagnose iron overload (a heart-risk factor).

Information and ordering here: Opti-Plus Profile

Post-Menopausal Female Hormone Profile

Includes estradiol, total estrogens, pregnenelone, progesterone, testosterone (total) and DHEA-S.

Full information and ordering here: Post-Menopausal Female Hormone Profile

Serum Ferritin

High iron, as measured by the storage iron, ferritin, is associated with an increased
risk of cardiovascular disease. Excess iron in the body generates free radicals.

Full information and ordering here: Serum Ferritin Test

Thyroid – Dr. Myatt’s Screening Tests

TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is the single test used in conventional medicine to
screen for thyroid dysfunction, and this single number can give an incorrect diagnosis
a large percentage of the time.

Dr. Myatt uses TSH — a hormone actually produced by the pituitary — along with the
two active hormones, T3 and T4, to evaluate for thyroid hormone adequacy.

In addition, reverse T3 (rT3) an, “inert” hormone that can block thyroid hormone receptors,
is also part of what Dr. Myatt considers to be the optimal screening profile for normal thyroid
function.

This test includes TSH, free T3, free T4 and reverse T3.

Full information and ordering here: Dr. Myatt’s Thyroid Screening Tests